Position Title: Associate Vice President for Institutional Analysis

Employee Classification: CC Dir,Inst Analysis,III

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 941400-DACC INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $91,138.38 - $118,479.90

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

Classification Summary:
Responsible for one or several broad-based areas within strategic initiatives and relationships unit at a large community college. Conducts research and studies on the institution, including design of studies, data collection, analysis and reporting. 

Classification Standard Duties:
Supervises and oversees appointed unit(s) and/or program(s). Assists Chief Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships Officer with gathering data, reports, and other relevant information to make informed data-driven decisions for the community college. Assists with the planning, development, and implementation of a strategic planning process focused on positive impact; provides leadership on the development of a strategic organizational data-driven culture of evidence. Provides leadership on data collection and analysis related to institutional effectiveness and economic impact of the community college. Oversees all facets of the daily operations of the organizational unit, ensuring compliance with the University, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations. Directs all activities of the office of institutional analysis for a large size community college. This is includes data support for institutional effectiveness, strategic planning, institutional research, accountability, accreditation, grant writing support, assessment, program review, program sustainability process, budget analysis data, academic and student services initiatives, operations, challenges, and enrollment. Develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates a community college's strategic planning process. Develops tools to serve as reliable sources of data for this wide-range of activities including enrollment, retention, and graduation initiatives. Supports assessment activities for academic and non-academic assessment. Serves as a critical member of the strategic enrollment management team, along with other associate vice presidents for the college. Elicits student and community feedback and facilitates responses to feedback. Promotes, nurtures, and maintains an internal culture of evidence where data, analysis, and reports are used to make the community college more effective for faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Ensures compliance with national, state, regional accreditation, and NMSU system external accountability reporting requirements. Initiates development of tools to provide a reliable source for college information and data in order to enhance timely and effective communication for all college personnel. Performs numerous and varied special assignments and projects either at the request of or with the approval of the Community College President.  Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field. ; Required Experience:Five (5) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Direct understanding of the community college and university mission, vision and goals. ; SKILLS:Skills in short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Employee development and performance management skills. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skills in budget preparation and fiscal management. Employee development and performance management skills.; ABILITIES:Develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities. Ability to direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Ability to plan and evaluate programs. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Dona Ana Community College (DACC), a proud member of the New Mexico State University (NMSU) system, invites applications for the position of Associate Vice President for Institutional Analysis (AVPIA). This is a key leadership opportunity for a creative, experienced, and data-driven professional eager to shape the future of an institution committed to student success and continuous improvement.

The AVPIA will be pivotal in cultivating a culture of data-informed decision-making across the college. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the AVPIA will lead strategic efforts in institutional research, assessment, and analytics that influence academic planning, program evaluation, and resource optimization. This elevated role will work collaboratively with campus leaders and the NMSU system to assess institutional effectiveness and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in institutional research, analysis, and effectiveness, a deep understanding of higher education reporting environments, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic priorities.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a leader to drive a culture of evidence-based decision-making at DACC. As a key strategic partner, the AVPIA will play a vital role in transforming data into insight, empowering campus leaders to make informed choices that advance access, impact, and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and five or more years of progressively responsible experience utilizing analytics in higher education or a related sector, as well as experience managing institutional research and effectiveness through quantitative and qualitative information. It should also have:
• Ability to use tools for data analysis (such as Oracle SQL, R, SAS, SPSS, etc.) and visualization (such as Tableau, Power BI, Cognos Analytics, SAS Analytics, etc.), and experience with Higher Education Student Information Systems (such as Ellucian Banner or PeopleSoft).
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques.
• Experience with recent developments, current literature and information, and standards of practice related to institutional planning, effectiveness, and research.
• Experience with management, leadership, problem-solving, and consensus-building. Ability to foster a cooperative and productive work environment.
• Master’s degree in Social or Education Research, Higher Education, Institutional Research and Effectiveness/Assessment, or related field.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, mcgarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.